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The Man Who Changed How Boys and Toys Were Made
The Man Who Changed How Boys and Toys Were Made
Author: Bruce Watson
Athlete, magician, doctor, marketing genius, millionaire-A. C. Gilbert (1884-1962) was all of these, but how he really made his name was by refusing to grow up. In 1913, Gilbert poured his boyish enthusiasm and creativity into the invention of a new toy he christened the Erector set, and this ingenious gadget instantly took American boys by stor...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780670031344
ISBN-10: 0670031348
Publication Date: 10/28/2002
Pages: 256
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Publisher: Viking Adult
Book Type: Hardcover
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